Newcastle, St. Nicholas Cathedral, human remains

HER Number:
5173

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, St. Nicholas Cathedral, human remains

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Religious Ritual and Funerary

Site Type: Broad:
Funerary Site

Site Type: Specific:
Human Remains

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C18-C19

Form of Evidence:
Find

Description:
On 10 August 1983 small fragments of bones were found in a gas pipe service trench in the lane to the north of the cathedral. The trench was 1 foot 6 inches wide and approx 4 foot deep. The bones were found at the south end. In October 1985 a human skeleton was found alongside a "Roman-type stone drain" during excavations to investigate a drainage problem at St. Nicholas Chambers, Amen Corner. The skeleton was found lying in a curved position at a depth of 4 feet 6 inches. Forensic tests by the police showed that the skeleton was between 100 and 200 years old.

Easting:
2497

Northing:
6403

Grid Reference:
NZ24976403

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 5173 >> Pers. Comm. B. Harbottle, 1983 1985, Workmen's Eerie Find, Evening Chronicle, 11.10.1985